Deep Roots. Wild Horizons.
Since 1981, Thomson Safaris has built unrivaled expertise and enduring relationships throughout Tanzania, creating extraordinary experiences no other safari can match. From the finest local guides and exeptional hospitality to exclusive private wilderness camps, discover a safari that brings you closer to Tanzania's wildlife, landscapes, and people that you won't find anywhere else.
Welcome to our private Nyumbas, Swahili for “home.” Each camp offers spacious canvas tents, en-suite bathrooms, and inviting shared spaces, immersing you in the African bush without sacrificing comfort.
At Thomson Safaris, one exceptional Tanzanian guide leads your entire journey, a rarity on safari. Many bring decades of expertise in the region’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultures, and most travelers leave with a friend for life.
From the very first conversation to the journey home, dedicated specialists in the U.S. and Tanzania handle every last detail. Rooted in ukarimu, the Tanzanian spirit of hospitality, this genuine care turns guests into friends, not clients.
Pioneering the Tanzanian Safari
In 1981, Rick Thomson and Judi Wineland founded Thomson Safaris with a shared passion for Tanzania and a belief that safari travel could be more personal, immersive and meaningful. Their pioneering approach continues to shape the Thomson experience today.